The Daren M. Hidalgo Memorial Fund seeks to assist Dallastown High School seniors who have strength of character, a strong academic record, commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, and a desire to contribute to society.
AMOUNT: The scholarship in the amount of $5,000 for tuition and books will be paid out as a lump sum award. Two scholarships will be awarded each year.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: The eligibility criteria for the Daren M. Hidalgo Scholarship are as follows:
- Enrolled full time as a Dallastown high school senior progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2026, with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation.
- A strong commitment to pursuing and completing a post-secondary program at an accredited institution.
- Involvement in co-curricular and community service activities
- Past and continued good behavior, both in and out of school.
- United States citizenship
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To apply for the Daren M. Hidalgo Scholarship all documentation must be postmarked or emailed by March 31, 2026.
- Students must submit the attached application. Be as complete as possible while filling out this application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Forms must be typed or neatly printed.
- Students must submit their official high school transcript.
- Students must submit two recommendation letters from either a teacher, coach, principal, guidance counselor, or employer.
- Each applicant will be evaluated based on following areas:
- High School WGPA
- Strength of recommendation letters
- Applicant’s extra-curricular activities and honors, work experience, leadership positions and distinguishing qualifications
- Quality of application
- Career aspirations based on content, and clarity of ambitions
- Please mail all supporting documents to the following address:
Daren M. Hidalgo Memorial Fund
1 Lake Shore Ct.
Pinehurst, NC 28374-8898
Email: tribute2daren@gmail.com
The scholarship will be presented at the 2026 Dallastown Senior Awards Ceremony.